Gitana Cafe Department

Specialty Lattes & Signatures

Our signature creations blending Colombian terroir, botanical aromatics, and Latin heritage with artisanal espresso extraction. Prepared daily at 2600 Hermosa Avenue. Enjoy on our dog-friendly outdoor patio or order ahead on ToastTab.

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Current Selection (11 Items)

Colombian Panela Latte Signature Drink

Colombian Panela Latte

$6.50

Our flagship signature. Double shot of specialty espresso sweetened with house-simmered organic Colombian panela (unrefined raw cane sugar), delivering deep notes of caramel, molasses, and warm toffee with velvety steamed milk.

Spanish Latte Popular

Spanish Latte

$6.50

Rich, bold espresso pulled over silky sweetened condensed milk, gently stirred and topped with textured whole or oat milk foam.

Mazapán Latte Signature Drink

Mazapán Latte

$6.50

A beloved Latin favorite. Authentic peanut mazapán confection dissolved directly into warm espresso, creating a nutty, delicate, melt-in-your-mouth latte.

Cardamom Latte Aromatic

Cardamom Latte

$6.25

Freshly cracked green cardamom pods infused into espresso and micro-foamed milk, creating a citrusy, aromatic herbal warmth that pairs beautifully with Colombian beans.

Vanilla Rose Latte Floral

Vanilla Rose Latte

$6.25

Organic Madagascar vanilla bean reduction blended with culinary French rose water and dark espresso, finished with delicate dried rose petals.

Black Sesame Latte Nutty & Savory-Sweet

Black Sesame Latte

$6.50

Roasted black sesame paste infused with rich espresso and steamed milk for an earthy, savory-sweet profile with distinctive nutty complexity.

Dirty Horchata House Favorite

Dirty Horchata

$7.00

Slow-steeped traditional rice milk seasoned with Mexican canela cinnamon and vanilla, poured over ice and crowned with a concentrated double espresso shot.

Dirty Taro Latte Colorful Specialty

Dirty Taro Latte

$7.00

Earthy, sweet purple taro root combined with steamed milk and energized with a freshly pulled double espresso.

Iced Crème Brûlée Breve Latte Decadent

Iced Crème Brûlée Breve Latte

$7.00

Custardy burnt-caramel syrup, rich half-and-half breve, and dark roasted espresso served iced with a caramelized sugar rim.

Turmeric Golden Latte Wellness

Turmeric Golden Latte

$6.25

Freshly blended organic turmeric root, ginger juice, black peppercorn, and wildflower honey with silky steamed oat milk and espresso.

Stroopwafel Latte Seasonal Craving

Stroopwafel Latte

$7.00

Spiced cinnamon caramel syrup melting into a double espresso, evoking the buttery warmth of freshly pressed Dutch waffle cookies.

What is a Panela Latte? The Colombian Tradition Behind Our Signature Drink
From the Gitana Journal

What is a Panela Latte? The Colombian Tradition Behind Our Signature Drink

Curious about the traditional methods, ingredients, and stories behind our Specialty Lattes? Read our in-depth culinary guide to learn how heritage ingredients elevate our daily preparations in Hermosa Beach.

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Department Questions

Specialty Lattes FAQ

Helpful answers regarding ingredients, dietary options, and ordering.

We craft our lattes with house-simmered organic Colombian panela, authentic Mexican peanut mazapán, crushed cardamom pods, and French rose water rather than artificial commercial syrups.

Yes! All specialty lattes can be prepared with organic oat milk or almond milk at $0 extra charge.

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